soon

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\ ˈsün

, especially New England ˈsu̇n \

Definition of soon

1 : without undue time lapse : before long soon after sunrise

2 : in a prompt manner : speedily as soon as possible the sooner the better no sooner said than done

3 : in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly I'd just as soon walk as drive

4 archaic : before the usual time

5 obsolete : at once : immediately

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Examples of soon in a Sentence

We will soon be making changes. The soonest I can get there is tomorrow. When is the soonest possible date of delivery? The audience soon realized that it wasn't a stunt. She found a job soon after graduation. How soon can you finish the job? The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can go outside and play. I will let you know as soon as possible. I'll get there as soon as I can.

Recent Examples on the Web Meghan Markle's children's book, The Bench, is coming soon and royal fans just got a special sneak peek inside. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 6 June 2021 Up next, this year's biggest political race so far is coming soon, as voters head to the polls to choose New York City's next mayor. — ABC News, 6 June 2021 Major new Supercharger station coming to Santa Monica soon! — Fortune, 2 June 2021 And officials are warning that doctors may soon have to decide who lives. — Washington Post, 31 May 2021 As seen above, a 50-megapixel Isocell camera is coming soon. — Chris Smith, BGR, 28 May 2021 But the girlfriend soon had second thoughts about their relationship. — New York Times, 27 May 2021 Retirement fund managers will soon have a fiduciary duty to reduce CO2 emissions and promote green energy. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 27 May 2021 Governor's Island will soon have a new place to relax and focus on your wellness. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2021

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